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Minds in Gwent Merger Support and Consultancy

NEWPORT MIND ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newport Mind Association, based in Cardiff, has awarded a contract for the service titled "Minds in Gwent Merger Support and Consultancy" to Eastside Primetimers. The procurement process involves merging several organisations by 31st March 2023, with a focus on mental health services. The contract was signed on 1st December 2022.

This tender for supporting the merger of mental health organisations represents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector. Companies or consultants with expertise in project planning and stakeholder management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The deadline for tender submissions was 24th October 2022, with the award period ending on 27th October 2022.

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Notice Title

Minds in Gwent Merger Support and Consultancy

Notice Description

2.2. Mind Monmouthshire, Newport Mind, Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent Mind are now looking for organisations or individual consultants to provide independent specialist expertise and additional capacity to support the respective organisations to merge by 31st of March 2023.2.3. The successful tenderer will be expected to2.3.1. Devise a comprehensive project plan in conjunction with the merger implementation group to effect the merger by 31st of March 2023. The merger implementation group consists of the CEOs and Chairs of the Boards of Directors of the three local Minds involved.2.3.2. Taking into account the needs, interrelationships and timelines of various stakeholders in the development of the project plan including:-o People with mental health problems being provided with serviceso Staff of each organisation particularly in relation to consultation and notification rights around TUPEo Funders including local authorities, the health board, grant funders such as Comic Relief, Children in Need and the National Lotteryo The solicitors commissioned to advise on specific aspects of the project such as transfer of assets , human resources and TUPE,o Mind the national charity particularly in connection with the name change and the change of Memorandum and Articles of Associationo The Charity Commission and Companies House.o Auditors2.3.3. Draw up a project plan with an accompanying Gantt chart in conjunction with the merger implementation group as well as through discussions with individual group members and other stakeholders where appropriate that details how:-o The respective organisations move from the current situation to merging within the time frame, identifying the necessary actions required to merge and identifying actions that will be required immediately post-merger.o The name of new organisation will be confirmed and process to effect change with national Mind detailed.o The Memorandum and Articles of Association for Newport Mind will be amended and updated to reflect the realities of the merged organisation, outlining a process for the completion and adoption of the new Memorandum and Articles of Association prior to, or at merger.o TUPE issues will be identified, discussed and progressed within the respective organisations outlining the process for smooth transfer of staff in a timely manner to the new merged organisation.o A list of fixed assets and liabilities for the respective organisations is agreed and drawn up (properties, pension liabilities, subsidiary organisation etc.) detailing the process, legal advice required and timelines for the efficient transfer to the new merged organisation.o A shadow board will be developed for the new organisation in readiness to take over strategic responsibility at the point of merger ensuring that the new board has the right mix of knowledge, skills and abilities to support the new organisation.o The new organisation will operate developing a short, mid and long term operating structure for the new organisation being aware of TUPE and taking into account the likely changes at CEO level and the needs of the services.o A risk register will be developed to detailing how any risks associated with the merger will be identified and recorded alongside the development of appropriate plans and actions to mitigate, reduce or remove any risks identified.2.3.4. Have responsibility for keeping the project plan on track and to time, coordinating, liaising and communicating effectively with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to make sure this happens.2.3.5. Provide regular updates to the merger implementation group on progress as well as any delays, problems or challenges working to find solutions and ensuring that the project remains on time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-125435
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125435
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT MIND ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
David Bland
Contact Email
dave.bland@newportmind.org
Contact Phone
+44 1633258741

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 3SE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Plasnewydd
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EASTSIDE PRIMETIMERS

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